Pace on Earth

A Day in the Life

I wasted my Tuesday at the Calgary Airport waiting for a rejigged flight plan. That makes 2 full days that airport now owes me thanks to another such mix-up a few years ago. Days like that make you appreciate just what a day means. That was timely when I read this article extolling the virtues of the four day work week. Utah, of all places, saw great success with a pilot project of government employees. They found that the 4 day 10 hour model had benefits for both employer, employee, and environment.

I can vouch for the benefits as I worked 4 day work weeks in the 90's while working summer at the GM warehouse in Moncton. That Friday off allowed me to have some fun in Moncton on Thursday night and take my time coming home on Friday. It was sweet. I remember claiming at the time that the long weekends were good for the local economy (entertainment, tourism, etc). The argument now is of the green variety, stating that the day off reduces the enviromental footprint. Either works for me...I'd just like Friday to be Freeday.

Pace out.

Labels: Flashback Friday

posted by Vitamin S @ 11:45 p.m.